NISSLY.-January 16th, in Donegal, Lancaster county, Pa., of heart affection, Pre. Peter Nissly, aged 87 years, 5 months and 24 days. Funeral on the 20th; Text, 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. Buried at Kreybill's M. H. A large congregation assembled to pay the last tribute of respect for the beloved brother. Bro. Nissly was a faithful minister a little over 53 years, having been ordained Oct. 30th, 1836. He had a tender care for his charge. The church reposed in his confidence, he had many friends, he traveled extensively, having made fifty journeys. He spent the last day of his life writing letters and when the last moment came he peacefully "fell asleep." Peace to his ashes.
Herald of Truth, Vol. XXVII, Number 3, February 1, 1890-page 45
NISSLY.-January 16th, in Donegal, Lancaster county, Pa., of heart affection, Pre. Peter Nissly, aged 87 years, 5 months and 24 days. Funeral on the 20th; Text, 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. Buried at Kreybill's M. H. A large congregation assembled to pay the last tribute of respect for the beloved brother. Bro. Nissly was a faithful minister a little over 53 years, having been ordained Oct. 30th, 1836. He had a tender care for his charge. The church reposed in his confidence, he had many friends, he traveled extensively, having made fifty journeys. He spent the last day of his life writing letters and when the last moment came he peacefully "fell asleep." Peace to his ashes.
Herald of Truth, Vol. XXVII, Number 3, February 1, 1890-page 45
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